Sectional time: 11.55, 11.37, 11.58, 11.46, 11.78, 26.78
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 12hr30.38
Starting Reports 1. CONSTITUTIONAL (J. Bardottier) lost one length.
2. ROCHESTER (K. Jeetun) and CRACKON (S. Donohoe) bumped
Racecard Changes 1. None.
Scratching 1. None.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. ARTAX -Bled both nostrils, 30 days suspension confirmed.
Sectional time: 13.19, 13.20, 12.44, 12.17, 11.99, 11.42, 25.31
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 13hr06.01
Starting Report 1. TOMORROW'S VISION (N. Batchameah) was restless in the stalls. 2. NAO FAZ MAL (M. Sonaram) lost one length.
Stewards Reports 1. TOMORROW'S VISION (N. Batchameah) overraced in the early stages. Thereafter, this gelding changed stride continually in the running. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 2. GIGGIN (B. Fayd'herbe) was hanging in, in the straight. 3. NAO FAZ MAL (M. Sonaram) hung in, in the straight, proving difficult to assist.
Race card Changes 1. None.
Sectional time: 14.25, 14.16, 13.30, 13.00, 12.29, 11.38, 24.51
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 13hr42.01
Starting Reports 1. DIVERGENT (B. Fayd'herbe) lost one length.
Stewards Reports 1. SENOR'S GUEST (Y. Mauree) which overraced early, raced wide between the 1500m and the 900m. 2. Between the 400m and 300m, DIVERGENT (B. Fayd'herbe) was briefly inconvenienced when awkwardly placed on the heels of SENOR'S GUEST (Y. Mauree) which rolled in. Thereafter, DIVERGENT switched out to continue its run and raced wide into the straight. 3. NOBLE TRIP (M. Sonaram) raced wide around the turn and into the straight. 4. Apprentice I. Taka (LIVERPOOL CHAMP) appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol films of the race and advised against the practice of using his whip excessively. 5. Jockey Y. Mauree (SENOR'S GUEST) appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol films of the race and advised against the practice of using his whip down the shoulder of his horse while in the drawn position and more than once on consecutive strides in the running.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. SENOR'S GUEST - Not striding out
Sectional time: 11.24, 10.44, 10.14, 24.50
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 14hr19.14
General 1. The start of the race was delayed due to the Veterinary Surgeon examining ELMO (B. Sooful) and declaring it fit to race.
Starting Reports 1. KING OF COLTS (S. Donohoe) was squeezed out. 2. NINOTTO (J. Sophie) lost one length.
Stewards Reports
1. At the 450m, CAPTAIN GARETT (L. Goomany) was momentarily inconvenienced when awkwardly placed on the inside of ELMO (B Sooful) which shifted in. Jockey L. Goomany
and Trainer C Daby (CAPTAIN GARETT) appeared before the Board and reviewed the footage of this incident however, both elected to take no further action. 2. LITE OF MY LIFE (N. Batchameah) raced wide around the turn and into the straight. Thereafter, this gelding was hanging in from the 250m. 3. Jockey B. Sooful reported that ELMO did not stride out freely in the running. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 4. In view of the performance of CLOUD SEEDER (S. Rama), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 5. Jockey D. Bheekary reported that there was something amiss with CAPTAIN MIKE in the running. In view of this report, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine and sample the horse. 6. Apprentice N. Batchameah signed an admission of guilt for a contravention of Rule 29.2.15 in that he used his whip down the shoulder of LITE OF MY LIFE, whilst in the drawn position. Accordingly, a penalty of a fine of Rs 3,000 was imposed on him
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. CAPTAIN GARETT - Lost near fore shoe 2. KING OF COLTS - Not striding out 3. CLOUD SEEDER and CAPTAIN MIKE - No abnormalities detected 4. ELMO - Lame off fore
Sectional time: 12.69, 12.46, 11.87, 11.82, 11.81, 11.13, 26.32
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 14hr55.22
General 1. Prior to the running of this race, all Trainers and Riders appeared before the Board and instructions were given before the Stipendiary Stewards. After considering the instructions given, the Stipendiary Stewards were satisfied that all instructions were aligned with the racing pattern of the horses. 2. The start of this race was delayed due to the previous race jumping late.
Starting Reports 1. PRINCE ALF (M. Sonaram) and BAG OF TRICKS (R. Joorawon) bumped. Stewards Reports 1. Approaching the 1100m, BATTLE OF ALESIA (S. Rama) was momentarily inconvenienced when awkwardly placed on the inside of RON'S JOY (I. Taka), which rolled in. 2. Leaving the 800m, BAG OF TRICKS (R. Joorawon) was carried out by PRINCE ALF (M. Sonaram) which shifted out of the rail and into a one-off position. Thereafter, between the 700m and the 300m, PRINCE ALF and BAG OF TRICKS raced in close proximity and made contact on a number of occasions which resulted in both horses becoming unbalanced on at least two occasions, during this period. Apprentice M. Sonaram will be advised by the Board to take more care when shifting ground in races in future. He will further be advised that should he appear before the Board regarding a similar matter in the near future, more severe sanctions may follow. 3. BAG OF TRICKS (R. Joorawon) raced wide around the turn and into the straight. In view of the performance of BAG OF TRICKS, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
4. Entering the straight, PRINCE ALF (M. Sonaram) was carried out by ARIZONA SILK (J. Bardottier) which shifted out to continue its run. Thereafter, PRINCE ALF (M. Sonaram) was hanging in from the 200m. Apprentice M. Sonaram (PRINCE ALF) appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol films of the race and advised against the practice of striking his horse with his whip more than once on consecutive strides in the running. 5. In view of the performance of SHAH AKBAR (S. Bussunt), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. 6. An inquiry will be opened into Jockey R. Joorawon’s conduct in the weighing area.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. BAG OF TRICKS - Lame near fore 2. SHAH AKBAR - No abnormalities detected 3. RON'S JOY - Not striding out
Sectional time: 15.08, 12.09, 13.84, 12.98, 12.87, 11.82, 10.62, 25.38
Rescheduled time: - Off time: 15hr30.34
Starting Reports 1. THE DAZZLER (N. Marday) jumped awkwardly and lost a length. 2. ABSOLUTIST (S. Rama) lost one length.
Stewards Reports 1. From the jump, ABSOLUTIST (S. Rama) was restrained to a position at the rear of the field. Thereafter, ABSOLUTIST shifted out away from the whip between the 250m and the 100m. 2. HOLY WARRIOR (D. Bheekary) contested with HUBBLE (R. Joorawon) for the lead early. Thereafter, HOLY WARRIOR was restrained from the 1600m and obtained cover behind the leader, HUBBLE, at the 1500m. In reviewing the footage, the Board was satisfied that: 2.1 There was no reason why Jockey D. Bheekary (HOLY WARRIOR) was not entitled to test to see if the lead was available early in this race; 2.2 The early extensions of HOLY WARRIOR did not impact its finishing position as Jockey D. Bheekary’s attempt to move forward was brief and not excessive by any stretch. Additionally, this is coupled with the fact that HOLY WARRIOR is a stamina laden horse which is graded placed up to 3000m in South Africa and over further than today’s distance in Mauritius which would suggest that when in the right form such a brief early exchange would not prejudice the horse at the finish; 2.3 Jockey D. Bheekary had not unnecessarily pressed the speed in the race as once he had ascertained that there was no lead available, he immediately restrained his mount in order to obtain cover; 2.4 the pattern of riding on HOLY WARRIOR was consistent with his previous runs when he ran his best races in Mauritius that is, he had won and run second. During both these races, after showing only average gate speed, he was ridden forward aggressively in order to secure the lead. This was particularly significant in the race which he won where he
pressed MILLION DOLLAR MAN early and took the lead off it after 500m of early pressure over 2100m; and 2.5 it is noteworthy that, when a line is drawn through the form line of HOLY WARRIOR and HUBBLE it can be gleaned that when HOLY WARRIOR elected to race behind HUBBLE with cover in their previous meeting (11 December 2022), without being ridden with the same early aggression, HOLY WARRIOR was beaten by 3.70 lengths when receiving 1kg. Therefore, in this race for HOLY WARRIOR to be competitive for the win, he would have to reverse a form line of 3.70 lengths on 1,5kg worse terms than when he was previously beaten.
Accordingly, in assessing this incident, the Board was satisfied that there was nothing untoward or unreasonable with Jockey D. Bheekary’s riding of HOLY WARRIOR in this race. 3. THE DAZZLER (N. Marday) switched out to continue its run at the 450m. Thereafter, this gelding was hanging in, in the straight.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. The Veterinary Surgeon had no report.
Sectional time: 14.12, 11.83, 12.61, 11.77, 10.68, 24.87
Rescheduled time: 16hr05.00 Off time: 16hr06.29
General 1. The off-hind shoe of ITALIAN WAY (S. Bussunt) was attended to in the paddock. Thereafter, ITALIAN WAY was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon and passed fit to race.
Starting Reports 1. CHARLIE SQUADRON (I. Taka) and SPOTTED PEARL (N. Batchameah) were squeezed out at the start. 2. STREET BYTE (B. Sooful) lost one length.
Stewards Reports 1. SPOTTED PEARL (N. Batchameah) overraced in the early and middle stages. Thereafter, this gelding raced wide into the straight. 2. YOHO MIST (D. Bheekary) overraced in the early and middle stages. Thereafter, entering the straight, this gelding was carried out by CHARLIE SQUADRON (I. Taka) which shifted out to continue its run. 3. Leaving the 900m, CHARLIE SQUADRON (I. Taka) which was overracing in the early and middle stages, struck the running rail. Thereafter, CHARLIE SQUADRON (I. Taka) was baulked for a clear run between the 400m and the 300m and raced wide into the straight. 4. Between the 900m and the 700m, SERGEANT YORK (B. Fayd'herbe) threw its head up on at least two occasions. Thereafter, Jockey B. Fayd’herbe reported that the saddle of SERGEANT YORK slipped back marginally. This was confirmed by the Veterinary Surgeon. 5. At the 600m, CHARLIE SQUADRON (I. Taka) was momentarily inconvenienced when awkwardly placed on the inside of DUKE OF ABERCORN (S. Donohoe) which shifted in. Jockey S. Donohoe appeared before the Board, was shown the patrol films of the race and advised to take more care when shifting ground in races.
6. DUKE OF ABERCORN (S. Donohoe) was hanging in, in the straight.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. The Veterinary Surgeon had no report
Sectional time: 14.62, 12.48, 11.76, 11.62, 10.77, 24.69
Rescheduled time: 16hr50.00 Off time: 16hr51.33
Starting Reports 1. WATCH ME DAD (L. Goomany) lost two lengths.
Stewards Reports 1. Shortly after the start, BRILLIANT DISGUISE (N. Marday) and GLOBAL GLORY (S. Donohoe) had to ease when awkwardly placed on the inside of MAGNUM P I (I. Taka) which jumped in. A race review was called into this incident, which was followed by an objection being lodged by Mr. S. Mahadia, Trainer of the second placed horse (GLOBAL GLORY), against the provisional winner, MAGNUM P I, on the grounds of interference after the start. After considering the evidence in this matter, the Objection Board overruled the objection. In arriving at this decision, the Objection Board considered that the incident
Race card Changes
1. None. Scratching 1. ALASKAN NIGHT was scratched on 20 May 2023 at 11hr52. All bets on ALASKAN NIGHT were ordered to be cancelled, refunded and betting to be reopened.
Veterinary Surgeon Report 1. GO JEWEL - Coughing after the race. 2. DOUBLE GAMES - Distressed after the race